Grass Valley NV8288 v.1.5 - Manual (Page 13)

NV8288 and NV8288-Plus Digital Video Routers • User’s Guide 3
2. Introduction
Chapter 2 provides an introduction to the NV8288 and the NV8288-Plus Digital Video Routers. It
presents the following topics:
• Product Summary
• Signal Rates and Flow
• Power Supply
• Module Slots and Rear Connectors
• Active Cards
• Frame Expansion
Product Summary
The NV8288 and the NV8288-Plus are high-density digital video routers managing Standard Defi-
nition (SD-SDI) and High Definition (HD-SDI) signal routing. The routers can manage SD-SDI
separately or SD-SDI and HD-SDI signals combined, referred to as Super Wide Band (SWB)
throughout this manual. For signal rates, see
Signal Rates and Flow on page 4.
Each router starts with a base configuration that can be increased incrementally, as follows:
• The NV8288 is a standalone router that can manage up to 288 inputs and 576 outputs. The
router cannot be connected to other routers. The router allows for configurations as small as 12
inputs and 12 outputs, increasing in increments of 12. Inputs and outputs do not need to be iden-
tical in number.
• The NV8288-Plus, as a standalone router, can manage up to 288 inputs and 288 outputs. In
addition, the NV8288-Plus has expansion connections enabling two router frames to be con-
nected together to manage up to 576 inputs and 576 outputs. The router allows for configura-
tions as small as 12 inputs and 6 outputs, increasing in increments of 12 inputs and 6 outputs.
The NV8288 and the NV8288-Plus have non-blocking architecture. This feature enables the distri-
bution of incoming signals to none, one, many or all outputs as desired.
Frame Rack
Both the NV8288 and the NV8288-Plus have 10 RU frames, 19 ″ (482.6 mm) wide and 12 ″ (305 mm)
deep. When placing the router in a rack in your facility, be sure to leave enough space for air flow
through the front of the router and within easy access of an AC power source. For installation
instructions, see
Rack Mount on page 23.